Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c02-2fd5-7067-ac0b-ce0e3787d544/national-framework-for-the-implementation-and-operations-of-a-supplier-early-pay closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # National Framework for the Implementation and Operations of a Supplier Early Payment Scheme [Oldham Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/oldham-council) Estimated value £180,000,000 to £250,000,000 Published 10 Jun 2016 Deadline Closed 11 Jul 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Oldham Council operates an Early Payment Scheme (EPS), whereby discounts are taken from invoices in exchange for early payment. The discount is calculated dynamically, and is proportionate to how many days the payment is accelerated (number of days between invoice receipt and invoice payment sent). The discount is only taken if payment acceleration is achieved. The purpose of such a programme is not only to generate new income for the Council but also to help suppliers by injecting much needed liquidity into the council's supply chain and in particular the local economy. The Programme has also help to streamline existing Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes and maximise efficiency within the council, while supporting the council’s compliance with payments legislation and its adoption of best practice. Consequently, Oldham Council is seeking to award a single supplier Framework Agreement, open to all local authorities in the UK, for early payment programme provision, offered on a modular basis applicable either - Lot 1 Councils without an existing programme, wishing both to implement and operate such a programme (“Implementation and Operation”) - Lot 2 Councils like Oldham with an existing programme, wishing to continue to operate such a programme (“Continued Operation”). The provider must have the capability to serve Councils in both situations and it is envisaged that in either instance the provider will, if they or the council require it, precede the engagement with an assessment. It is critical that the programme is implemented and operated in a holistic manner, with the provider able to bring together each of the separate activities into a single seamless programme provision. The council is seeking a provider with sufficient experience and expertise with comparable clients to mitigate potential risks in the implementation and operation of the programme and ensure reliable delivery of the required programme outcomes. Oldham Council intends to make this Framework Agreement available for use by all UK Contracting Local Authorities. The framework will also be available to: The Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority ### The Greater Manchester Police Authority The Greater Manchester Fire and Civil Defence Authority Read full description ## CPV classification Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c51a8e0f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Oldham Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/oldham-council) [Sector More Financial & insurance services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/financial-insurance-services) ## More tenders like this [Insurance services – Kompleksowe ubezpieczenie grupy zakupowej Gminy Piekary Śląskie oraz jednostek organizacyjnych i spółek · Gmina Piekary Śląskie · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6402-72d2-9d6a-78ee51b8e46e/poland-insurance-services-kompleksowe-ubezpieczenie-grupy-zakupowej-gminy-pi) [Motor vehicle insurance services – Renouvellement des marchés d'assurance · Communauté de communes Piège Lauragais Malepère · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6511-7185-8e56-abccc243fdb9/france-motor-vehicle-insurance-services-renouvellement-des-marches-dassuran) [Liability insurance services – Prestation d'assurance pour les besoins de la Communauté de Communes Des Savanes 2027-2030 · Communauté des communes des Savanes (973) · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6375-70c6-83f3-2673aade0342/france-liability-insurance-services-prestation-dassurance-pour-les-besoins) [Damage or loss insurance services – 2026/026 Assurance des dommages aux biens et risques annexes pour la commune de VERNON · Ville de VERNON · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-63a7-73f9-a14f-cbcb585b2872/france-damage-or-loss-insurance-services-2026026-assurance-des-dommages-aux) [Treasury services – GARA europea a procedura aperta PER l’appalto DI gestione del servizio DI tesoreria comunale PER IL periodo 01 01 2027 – 31 12 2029 · COMUNE DI PISTOIA - Servizio Finanziario e Controllo Aziende Partecipate · 22 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-64f7-7056-8627-bc31269cc45e/italy-treasury-services-gara-europea-a-procedura-aperta-per-lappalto-di-ges) [Credit granting services – „Udzielenie kredytu długoterminowego na pokrycie planowanego deficytu budżetu Gminy Zawichost w 2026 roku oraz na spłatę wcześniej zaciągniętych zobowiązań z tytułu kredytów i pożyczek” – powt. · Gmina Zawichost · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6780-7257-8366-f41b357a25f9/poland-credit-granting-services-udzielenie-kredytu-dlugoterminowego-na-pokr)